Friday, January 27, 2012

Braised Mushroom with Abalone

My mum-in-law gave us this can of abalone to bring back to the US and this is our dish to celebrate the first day of the Chinese New Year. Surprisingly...this dish is easy to cook. Happy New Year to everyone!

When it comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Place the sliced abalone in the pot. Cover and boil for 1 minute over high heat. Remove from heat and arrange abalone slices around the rim of the plate.

Heat up water in another smaller pot and blanch the vegetables for 1 -2 minutes Arrange them onto the centre of the plate.

Stir in some cornstarch solution into the stock and check that seasonings are to your preference.

Place the mushrooms on top of the vegetables.

Remove ginger slices and garlic and pour the remaining gravy onto the plate.

Drizzle some shallot oil onto the vegetables and it is ready to be served.